monopoles

Magnetic monopoles are hypothetical particles that would carry a single magnetic charge, either a north or south pole alone, unlike standard magnets which always have both. In everyday experience, magnets always have both poles together, so isolated magnetic charges haven't been observed. If discovered, monopoles could explain why magnetic fields are always dipolar and might unify different aspects of physics. They are a fascinating concept in theoretical physics, representing a potential breakthrough in understanding the fundamental nature of magnetic fields and the universe.